Sluberski is new women's coach at Eastern Oregon; Atwood takes over women's team at Univ. of Providence
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by Eastern Oregon Athletics and University of Providence Athletics
Editor's Note: There was some movement within the head coaching ranks this past week on the women's college scene. Carlene Sluberski, who was serving as head coach at the University of the Providence, has taken on the head coach position at Eastern Oregon. Matt Atwood, who was head coach of the women's team at Midland, has replaced Sluberski as the head women's coach at the University of Providence. Both programs compete in the NAIA.
On the Midland University athletic website, Daviare Dickerson is listed as the head coach of the women's wrestling team, although there has been no official press release on that hire.
CARLENE SLUBERSKI NAMED EOU HEAD WOMEN'S COACH
LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University Director of Athletics Anji Weissenfluh is pleased to announced the hiring of Carlene Sluberski as the Head Women's Wrestling Coach.
Sluberski becomes the third head coach in the program's history. Prior to joining the Mountaineers, she worked at the University of Providence in Montana for two seasons where she was the head bench boss for the Argos.
"I am very happy to announce Carlene Sluberski as our new Women's Wrestling Coach," Weissenfluh said. "She is very competitive and knowledgeable and we are lucky to have her join our staff at EOU."
In 2019-20, Sluberski led her grapplers to a top-10 team ranking (9th) and a third-place finish at the inaugural CCC Championships. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NAIA National Invite canceled and her squad like many other were unable to compete. Along with a top-10 ranking in the final regular season poll, Sluberski's squad had 11 wrestlers ranked individually that were set to compete at the NAIA Invite.
In her first season working with the Argos, Sluberski guided Providence to a trio of All-American honors in 2018-19. The Argos had two Women's Collegiate Wrestling Association All-Americans and one NAIA All-American that season.
"I am very excited to have been selected as the head women's wrestling coach at Eastern Oregon University. The women's wrestling program has had a history of producing high achieving student-athletes, academically and athletically," Sluberski said. "I believe this speaks to the athletic department and the high standards set for staff and student-athletes. If we continue to build the culture and bring in the right fit individuals, there is no limit on how much I think this program could achieve. I am so thankful that I have this opportunity to become a better coach and leader."
Before Providence, Sluberski was a graduate assistant coach for the University of the Cumberlands women's wrestling program from May 2017-December 2018. During her time at UC, Sluberski coached five All-Americans in the WCWA, in addition to two All-Americans in the U23 World Team Trials.
Sluberski has also worked with USA Wrestling in multiple capacities. In November 2019 she worked with USA Wrestling for the Berlin Open. She traveled with cadet and juniors to Berlin, Germany for international competition and training camp. In February 2019, she worked with USAW for Klippan Lady Open in Klippan, Sweden. Sluberski also served as Team Montana's women's coach in 2019 for High School Marine Corps Freestyle Nationals in Fargo, N.D. Team Montana had two female All-American in 2019.
In the summer of 2018 Sluberski served as a volunteer coach in Fargo for Team New York, in addition to coaching at the Junior Pan-Ams in Fortaleza, Brazil in which the Team USA women placed first overall.
On the mat, Sluberski was a four-time Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Champion, renamed and now known as U Sports. She was also a two-time U.S. Senior National Team Member and served as a training partner for the 2013 and 2014 World Championships, as well as the 2016 Olympic Games. She was also a member of the Junior World Team in 2011.
Sluberski attended the Northern Michigan University Olympic Education Center from 2009-12 before transferring to Brock University in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in May 2016. She received her Master of Arts degree in Teaching from UC in December 2018.
Sluberski is a native of Fredonia, New York. She currently resides in La Grande.
MATT ATWOOD NAMED HEAD COACH OF UNIVERSITY OF PROVIDENCE WOMEN'S PROGRAM
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The University of Providence athletic department announced the hiring of Matt Atwood as the head coach of the women's wrestling program Wednesday afternoon.
Atwood joins the program from Midland University in Fremont, Neb., where he served as the head coach of the women's program. Atwood takes over the program from Carlene Sluberski, who was hired as the head coach of the women's wrestling team at Eastern Oregon.
"We're really excited to welcome Matt to the University of Providence," athletic director Doug Hashley said. "He has all the right attributes we want for the head coach of our program, and we're excited to see where he can take us."
Before being promoted to the head coach of the women's wrestling program at Midland, Atwood served as the assistant coach for both the men's and women's programs. Before Midland, he was a volunteer assistant coach at Concordia University for one season. He also served as a student assistant at Concordia for a semester after graduating from the program in 2016.
Atwood also attained success on the mat. In his senior season at Concordia, he was named 1st Team All-Conference in the Great Plains Athletic Conference and won the GPAC title. In high school, he won an individual state title and was part of three Kansas State Championship teams.
"I couldn't be more excited to be at University of Providence and in the great state of Montana," Atwood said. "The support system at UP since I have arrived has been nothing short of amazing and I'm thankful for everyone making me feel at home."
Atwood joins a program that is well-positioned for success. The team lost only two players to graduation after finishing 3rd at the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championship and ended the season ranked 9th in the final NAIA coaches' poll. 11 wrestlers had qualified to compete in the 2020 NAIA National Championship before it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This season, the Argos were ranked 9th in the 2020-21 NAIA Preseason Poll.
"I'm happy to see the program was ranked 9th this season," Atwood said. "Being in the Top 10 is a good starting point, but I think I speak for the girls by saying we have higher goals than just being in the Top 10. I truly believe we can have one of the top teams in the country this season, and I am excited to watch them compete."
Though he hasn't officially met the team in person, Atwood has been getting to know them over Zoom calls. He knows the upcoming season will be highly unusual during the pandemic, but is excited to see his team make the most of the opportunity given to them.
"COVID-19 has taken a toll on these athletes, no doubt about it," Atwood said. "It took a National Tournament from them last season. I hope we can safely navigate through it and come out on the other side stronger and more motivated, because of it. I expect to have a lot of fun watching this team and program grow. I'm very excited for the future of this program and to watch these young ladies develop not only athletically but academically and spiritually."
On the Midland University athletic website, Daviare Dickerson is listed as the head coach of the women's wrestling team, although there has been no official press release on that hire.
CARLENE SLUBERSKI NAMED EOU HEAD WOMEN'S COACH
LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University Director of Athletics Anji Weissenfluh is pleased to announced the hiring of Carlene Sluberski as the Head Women's Wrestling Coach.
Sluberski becomes the third head coach in the program's history. Prior to joining the Mountaineers, she worked at the University of Providence in Montana for two seasons where she was the head bench boss for the Argos.
"I am very happy to announce Carlene Sluberski as our new Women's Wrestling Coach," Weissenfluh said. "She is very competitive and knowledgeable and we are lucky to have her join our staff at EOU."
In 2019-20, Sluberski led her grapplers to a top-10 team ranking (9th) and a third-place finish at the inaugural CCC Championships. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NAIA National Invite canceled and her squad like many other were unable to compete. Along with a top-10 ranking in the final regular season poll, Sluberski's squad had 11 wrestlers ranked individually that were set to compete at the NAIA Invite.
In her first season working with the Argos, Sluberski guided Providence to a trio of All-American honors in 2018-19. The Argos had two Women's Collegiate Wrestling Association All-Americans and one NAIA All-American that season.
"I am very excited to have been selected as the head women's wrestling coach at Eastern Oregon University. The women's wrestling program has had a history of producing high achieving student-athletes, academically and athletically," Sluberski said. "I believe this speaks to the athletic department and the high standards set for staff and student-athletes. If we continue to build the culture and bring in the right fit individuals, there is no limit on how much I think this program could achieve. I am so thankful that I have this opportunity to become a better coach and leader."
Before Providence, Sluberski was a graduate assistant coach for the University of the Cumberlands women's wrestling program from May 2017-December 2018. During her time at UC, Sluberski coached five All-Americans in the WCWA, in addition to two All-Americans in the U23 World Team Trials.
Sluberski has also worked with USA Wrestling in multiple capacities. In November 2019 she worked with USA Wrestling for the Berlin Open. She traveled with cadet and juniors to Berlin, Germany for international competition and training camp. In February 2019, she worked with USAW for Klippan Lady Open in Klippan, Sweden. Sluberski also served as Team Montana's women's coach in 2019 for High School Marine Corps Freestyle Nationals in Fargo, N.D. Team Montana had two female All-American in 2019.
In the summer of 2018 Sluberski served as a volunteer coach in Fargo for Team New York, in addition to coaching at the Junior Pan-Ams in Fortaleza, Brazil in which the Team USA women placed first overall.
On the mat, Sluberski was a four-time Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Champion, renamed and now known as U Sports. She was also a two-time U.S. Senior National Team Member and served as a training partner for the 2013 and 2014 World Championships, as well as the 2016 Olympic Games. She was also a member of the Junior World Team in 2011.
Sluberski attended the Northern Michigan University Olympic Education Center from 2009-12 before transferring to Brock University in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in May 2016. She received her Master of Arts degree in Teaching from UC in December 2018.
Sluberski is a native of Fredonia, New York. She currently resides in La Grande.
MATT ATWOOD NAMED HEAD COACH OF UNIVERSITY OF PROVIDENCE WOMEN'S PROGRAM
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The University of Providence athletic department announced the hiring of Matt Atwood as the head coach of the women's wrestling program Wednesday afternoon.
Atwood joins the program from Midland University in Fremont, Neb., where he served as the head coach of the women's program. Atwood takes over the program from Carlene Sluberski, who was hired as the head coach of the women's wrestling team at Eastern Oregon.
"We're really excited to welcome Matt to the University of Providence," athletic director Doug Hashley said. "He has all the right attributes we want for the head coach of our program, and we're excited to see where he can take us."
Before being promoted to the head coach of the women's wrestling program at Midland, Atwood served as the assistant coach for both the men's and women's programs. Before Midland, he was a volunteer assistant coach at Concordia University for one season. He also served as a student assistant at Concordia for a semester after graduating from the program in 2016.
Atwood also attained success on the mat. In his senior season at Concordia, he was named 1st Team All-Conference in the Great Plains Athletic Conference and won the GPAC title. In high school, he won an individual state title and was part of three Kansas State Championship teams.
"I couldn't be more excited to be at University of Providence and in the great state of Montana," Atwood said. "The support system at UP since I have arrived has been nothing short of amazing and I'm thankful for everyone making me feel at home."
Atwood joins a program that is well-positioned for success. The team lost only two players to graduation after finishing 3rd at the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championship and ended the season ranked 9th in the final NAIA coaches' poll. 11 wrestlers had qualified to compete in the 2020 NAIA National Championship before it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This season, the Argos were ranked 9th in the 2020-21 NAIA Preseason Poll.
"I'm happy to see the program was ranked 9th this season," Atwood said. "Being in the Top 10 is a good starting point, but I think I speak for the girls by saying we have higher goals than just being in the Top 10. I truly believe we can have one of the top teams in the country this season, and I am excited to watch them compete."
Though he hasn't officially met the team in person, Atwood has been getting to know them over Zoom calls. He knows the upcoming season will be highly unusual during the pandemic, but is excited to see his team make the most of the opportunity given to them.
"COVID-19 has taken a toll on these athletes, no doubt about it," Atwood said. "It took a National Tournament from them last season. I hope we can safely navigate through it and come out on the other side stronger and more motivated, because of it. I expect to have a lot of fun watching this team and program grow. I'm very excited for the future of this program and to watch these young ladies develop not only athletically but academically and spiritually."
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